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When Madelyn Coppick separated from the Navy in 2020, she had two tours under her belt, including one in Bahrain. The operations specialist loved the routine in the military and excelled in her career serving on a special maritime patrol task force and working reconnaissance aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But when the five-year veteran entered civilian life and turned her sights towards higher education, she felt lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMost veterans spend years giving their all to the military careers, but when it\u2019s time to separate they get a week of separation counseling and then are left to figure everything out on their own,\u201d said Coppick, who found much-needed support at the private ECPI University in Virginia Beach, where she\u2019s earning a bachelor\u2019s degree in cybersecurity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At ECPI, Coppick discovered camaraderie at the Student Veterans of America Club, relished in the year-round class schedule that allowed her to maintain a military-like routine, and got priceless assistance from specially trained university staff who helped her navigate complex GI Bill benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBeing surrounded by veterans who understand each other and are willing to help each other academically as well as personally has been an absolute blessing,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ECPI is just one of the colleges and universities that offers resources tailored to fit the needs of veterans, reflected in the 2023 Military Times Best for Vets Colleges rankings, where ECPI finished in 21st place. The rankings evaluate higher education institutions on their programs, training and support infrastructure for veterans, who often face challenges that are significantly different from civilian students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In San Antonio, No. 1 ranked University of the Incarnate Word\u2019s Military and Veteran Center provides annual training and guidance to staff, faculty and students with a \u201cMilitary 101\u2033 course. Similar training is offered at No. 2 University of Texas at Arlington, where the Department of Military and Veteran Services hosts cultural competency training called \u201cServing Those Who Served.\u201d Tenth-ranked California State University-San Bernardino offers employee training focused on military-related disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UTA\u2019s Molly Albart said the \u201cServing Those Who Served\u201d course helped her do better as assistant vice president for student transition and success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MILITARY TIMES\u2019 2023 BEST FOR VETS: COLLEGES RANKINGS<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNot having been in the military myself, it was helpful to know some of the challenges related to mental health, family, stressors and acclimating to civilian life,\u201d Albart said. \u201cI feel better prepared to support the veterans I encounter in my work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Army vet Carlos Acosta-Castro is a former Student \nVeterans of America chapter vice president at Incarnate Word. (Courtesy of UIW)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A focus on training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At No. 1 Incarnate Word, staff training and efforts like the Military Strategic Priority Committee are especially important as the number of military-connected students grows \u2014 currently 21 percent of all students, said Jonathan Lovejoy, senior director for military and veteran affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe make a concerted effort every day to make sure our veterans and their families feel welcome and supported,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belinda Guerra, a petty officer in the Navy Reserve who served five years on active duty, is pursuing a nursing degree at Incarnate Word. She says the support veterans get from understanding university staff allow her to stay dedicated to both her service and her studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBeing here at UIW is a literal dream come true for me,\u201d said Guerra, a first-generation college student. \u201cThe Military and Veteran Center here at UIW has made the transition from service member to student incredibly easy with their resources and knowledge. They provide a warm environment to all the veterans attending which creates an amazing support system and friends, just like the military did.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Incarnate Word\u2019s \u201cMilitary 101\u2033 course material is provided to all faculty and staff, giving them a basic overview of military branches, culture and transition to civilian life. Those who complete the course receive a sticker for their door or bulletin board and an \u201cHonoring All Who Served\u201d plaque for display. Even part-time instructors receive training, including how to help veteran students handle unexpected circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Incarnate Word\u2019s rankings were boosted by adding a Space Force ROTC program as well as maintaining robust veteran services and mental health services for military students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The university makes it a priority to make sure all staff understand military policies, which are listed on the school\u2019s websites, in the catalog and syllabi. Reminders about best practices when working with military-connected students are sent regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UTA grad Sawyer Howard is an Air Force veteran hired this spring as a coordinator by the university\u2019s Office of Military and Veteran Services. He said his experience \u2014 first as a veteran student and then as an employee going through the specialized training to help fellow vets attending college \u2014 has given him a unique perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe most gratifying part of the job is hearing someone sigh in relief knowing they\u2019ll have what they need to make it through the semester,\u201d Howard said, adding that veteran students often send thank you notes for help navigating stressful or unique situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not something you do to be thanked, but the thanks are a very welcome reminder that we\u2019re truly helping people,\u201d Howard said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Agustin Ramirez, director of the Veterans Success Center at California State University-San Bernardino, said the staff training programs there, particularly for nonmilitary folks, have made a world of difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ramirez pointed to a \u201cvery generous\u201d leave of absence policy crafted by the dean of social and behavioral sciences after attending a training as just one example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI enjoy having staff approach me after training and explain that they feel less overwhelmed by, more welcoming of and more comfortable with the military-affiliated student population and benefits. I especially love when they say something like, \u2018I just didn\u2019t know, and now I do.\u2019 Those moments make me appreciate the work we do,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides \u201cMilitary 101,\u201d the California university offers training focused specifically on financial aid for military families. The Veterans Success Center also presents at the annual Student DisABILITY Awareness Fair, where staff talk about the most common disabilities associated with military service: tinnitus, sciatica, migraines, mental health, back pain and prosthetic limbs to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt uncovers, demystifies. It urges cultural awareness, creates empathy and encourages dialogue,\u201d Ramirez said. \u201cMost importantly, it humanizes our service members and their families, and promotes an understanding of their sacrifices and contributions to our nation and our society.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Military veterans gather for their spring graduation celebration at California State University, San Bernardino, April 28. (Eric Reed\/CSUSB)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Meeting veterans\u2019 needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Coppick, the cybersecurity student at ECPI, said the staff training has paid off in unexpected ways for her. She never expected to be able to use GI benefits for an advanced degree, but plans to pursue a master\u2019s in business administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI would not have been aware of the extra resources available to me had it not been for the amazing support and expertise of the ECPI staff,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The schools that dominate the list had the staff training programs in common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But they also support veterans as they transition from the military to college life, offering veteran-specific orientations, providing veteran-specific mentoring, veteran-specific financial aid offices, advocacy programs and help navigating into full-time careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coppick finds these things invaluable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is essential to the veteran community. When we separate from the military, many of us struggle to adjust to civilian culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A community of like-minded veterans who can empathize with both the highs and the lows of the transition experience really makes the adjustment easier,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In San Antonio, No. 1 ranked University of the Incarnate Word\u2019s Military and Veteran Center provides annual training and guidance to staff, faculty and students. (Courtesy of UIW)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u2018The best job\u2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bill Brown, executive director of military education at ECPI, said he has \u201cthe best job in the world, working with and helping our military and veteran students.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He still stays in touch with a graduate who struggled as a student with the effects of a service-related head injury, which caused him to miss classes and assignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere were times he ended up in the hospital or just could not focus,\u201d said Brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He recalled how he personally talked the student through the situation and how the university made accommodations. The vet eventually graduated at the top of his class and is working at a cybersecurity job he loves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKnowing that just spending some time talking and helping a student makes such a difference, it means a lot,\u201d Brown said. \u201cSometimes our military and veteran students just need to know that there is someone there for them that understands what they have been through.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014 Hilary Niles compiled all survey results and charts. She also contributed to the story.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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